The spine has 24 individual vertebrae stacked from the skull to the sacrum. Intervertebral discs act as movable cushions for shock absorption between vertebrae. Facet joints, a common source of back ...
Osteoarthritis of the spine happens when discs between the vertebrae deteriorate. Osteoarthritis can cause pain and stiffness in the back or spine. Treatment includes medications, physical therapy, ...
Aug. 27, 2026 Researchers discovered a brain-based “brake” that can shut down chronic nerve pain in mice by calming an overactive pain circuit. Targeting this system more precisely could one day lead ...